WfWG: Slow File Transfers to WinNT w/ 3C509, TCP/IP, NetBEUI (118790)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q118790

SYMPTOMS

File transfers to and from a Windows NT server are very slow on your Windows for Workgroups computer using a 3C509 network card and running NetBEUI and the real mode TCP/IP network protocols.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do one of the following:

  • Install an updated ELNK3.DOS driver. The driver dated 3/22/94 worked successfully in lab tests and new driver versions are available. This driver can obtained on 3Com's BBS at (408) 980-8204.

    -or-
  • Install Microsoft TCP/IP-32, a 32-bit protect mode version of TCP/IP.
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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:KB118790
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